NCT's Jaehyun is setting the record straight. After photos of the idol with a woman at the beach began circulating online and sparked widespread romantic speculation, Jaehyun moved quickly to address the rumors — making clear the woman is his cousin, not his girlfriend. The clarification was reported by TenAsia.
How the Rumors Started
Images of Jaehyun spending time with a woman at the beach made their way onto social media and fan communities, and it didn't take long for speculation to snowball. Fans and onlookers began wondering whether the NCT member — known for keeping his private life tightly under wraps — had a secret girlfriend. The buzz grew steadily until it became significant enough that a response felt necessary.
Jaehyun Draws a Clear Line
According to TenAsia, as the "beach romance" rumors intensified, Jaehyun addressed the situation directly and drew a firm line. His message was simple and unambiguous: the woman in the photos is his cousin, not a romantic partner. No further details about the outing were provided.
TenAsia's coverage of the story also highlighted Jaehyun's well-known close friendship with BTS's Jungkook, a connection that has long made him a figure of interest both within and beyond the NCT fandom. The two idols have been publicly acknowledged as tight friends, which tends to keep Jaehyun in a broader spotlight even outside of group activities.
For fans, the clarification will likely come as a relief — or at least a definitive answer to the chatter. Jaehyun has remained one of NCT's most prominent members since the group's debut, and any hint of a personal relationship naturally draws attention at scale. With the explanation now out there, the conversation can move on — back to his music, where it belongs.
